Treasures of Eastern Europe
Previously hidden behind the Iron Curtain, Eastern Europe is a gem that you’re bound to recognize from some of your favorite movies and TV shows.
In fact, the entire region is bursting with photogenic natural wonders and a varied history you can’t help but feel. Relax alongside pristine blue lakes, then enjoy countrysides filled with towering castles, impressive cave systems, and towns filled with terra-cotta Adriatic charm.
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Day 1: Fly overnight to Croatia
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Day 2: Dubrovnik
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Day 3: Dubrovnik
Take a walking tour of the ancient city walls
Take a guided tour of Dubrovnik
Enjoy a cable car ride
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Day 4: Dubrovnik • Mostar • Split
Travel to Split
Visit the Mostar Ottoman Mosque
Take a guided tour of Mostar
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Day 5: Split
Take a guided tour of Split
Visit the Diocletian Palace
Explore Split on your own
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Day 6: Split • Plitvice Lakes region
Travel to Plitvice
Explore Plitvice National Park
Enjoy a Croatian farm dinner
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Day 7: Plitvice Lakes region • Ljubljana
Travel via the Postojna Caves to Ljubljana
Visit the Postojna Caves
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Day 8: Ljubljana
Visit Ljubljana Castle
Guided sightseeing of Ljubljana
Visit Bled Castle
Take a guided tour of Bled
Enjoy a traditional Slovenian dinner and cultural performance
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Day 9: Depart for home
Add 2 more days
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Day 9: Ljubljana • Tihany • Budapest
Travel via Lake Balaton and board a ferry to Tihany
Enjoy a ferry ride across Lake Balaton
Enjoy free time for lunch in Tihany
Visit the Tihany Abbey
Visit Memento Park
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Day 10: Budapest
Take a guided tour of Budapest
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Heroes' Square
- Castle Hill
- Gellért Hill
Visit Matthias Church
Exploration time in Budapest
Visit the Budapest baths
Enjoy a boat ride on the Danube River
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Day 11: Depart for home
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Day 1: Fly overnight to Croatia
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Day 2: Dubrovnik
Meet your Tour Director at the airport -
Day 3: Dubrovnik
Take a walking tour of the ancient city walls
Take a guided tour of Dubrovnik
Enjoy a cable car ride
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Day 4: Dubrovnik • Mostar • Split
Travel to Split
Visit the Mostar Ottoman Mosque
Take a guided tour of Mostar
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Day 5: Split
Take a guided tour of Split
Visit the Diocletian Palace
Explore Split on your own
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Day 6: Split • Plitvice Lakes region
Travel to Plitvice
Explore Plitvice National Park
Enjoy a Croatian farm dinner
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Day 7: Plitvice Lakes region • Ljubljana
Travel via the Postojna Caves to Ljubljana
Visit the Postojna Caves
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Day 8: Ljubljana
Visit Ljubljana Castle
Guided sightseeing of Ljubljana
Visit Bled Castle
Take a guided tour of Bled
Enjoy a traditional Slovenian dinner and cultural performance
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Day 9: Depart for home
Add 2 more days
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Day 9: Ljubljana • Tihany • Budapest
Travel via Lake Balaton and board a ferry to Tihany
Enjoy a ferry ride across Lake Balaton
Enjoy free time for lunch in Tihany
Visit the Tihany Abbey
Visit Memento Park
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Day 10: Budapest
Take a guided tour of Budapest
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Heroes' Square
- Castle Hill
- Gellért Hill
Visit Matthias Church
Exploration time in Budapest
Visit the Budapest baths
Enjoy a boat ride on the Danube River
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Day 11: Depart for home
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Your experience includes
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Airfare & transportation
Round-trip flights on major carriers; comfortable motorcoach
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Hotels
7 overnight stays in hotels with private bathrooms (9 with extension)
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Regional-style meals
European breakfast and dinner daily
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Guided sightseeing
4 sightseeing tours led by expert, licensed local guides (6 with extension); 1 sightseeing tour led by your Tour Director; 3 walking tours (4 with extension)
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Entrances
Mostar Ottoman Mosque; Diocletian Palace; Plitvice Lakes National Park; Postojna Cave; funicular to Ljubljana Castle; Bled Castle; Bohinj Valley hike (with extension: Tihany Abbey; Memento Park; Matthias Church; Budapest Baths; Danube evening cruise)
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Full-time Tour Director
Your culturally connected Tour Director is with your group 24/7, providing deep local insight while handling all on-tour logistics.
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Expert Local Guides
Your expert local guides are natural historians, adding cultural insight and global perspective on your sightseeing tours.
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Continuous Support
Your dedicated EF team helps you every step of the way—from recruiting and enrolling travelers to planning and managing your tour.
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Worldwide Presence
EF has over 500 schools and offices in more than 50 countries worldwide so wherever you go, we're there too.
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24-hour Emergency Service
Travelers and their families can count on EF's dedicated emergency service team.
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Peace of Mind Program
Feel secure knowing your group can change their destination or travel dates due to unforeseen circumstances. Learn more about your flexible options at eftours.com/peaceofmind.
Lowest price
Price is valid for students under the age of 20 at the time of travel that room in triples and quads. Minimum participation is required. Change and cancellation fees of up to the total price will apply. Applicable airline baggage fees are not included and can be found at www.eftours.com/baggage. Program price is valid today only.
Price displayed includes an Early Enrollment Discount; restrictions apply. To determine if you qualify, please contact your Tour Consultant. Tours departing between 10/1/2023 and 9/30/2024 may be eligible for a $100 discount. Tours departing 10/1/2024 and beyond may be eligible for a $200 discount; restrictions apply.
